Origin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Detroit, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Detroit, MI is 6.7 miles and takes about 16m via East Jefferson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and within Michigan, connecting two urban areas. It's a straightforward local drive, making it easy to accomplish in a single day. Consider this route for a quick transition between these neighboring Detroit suburbs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson Avenue | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| East Congress Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Beaubien Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Jefferson Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Avenue
6.2 mi
·
14 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto Beaubien Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beaubien Street
3
Turn left onto East Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
4
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
5
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
6
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Jefferson Avenue
Depart onto East Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Beaubien Street
Turn right onto Beaubien Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn left onto East Congress Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Cadillac Square
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Detroit, MI
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local route, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along East Jefferson Avenue. Expect a local feel throughout, with frequent intersections and changes in street names as you navigate through urban environments. The journey is primarily on East Jefferson Avenue, East Congress Street, and Beaubien Street, indicating a route that requires attention to local traffic patterns and signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on East Jefferson Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Beaubien Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (East Congress Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Detroit, MI
Full guide →Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on East Jefferson Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Beaubien Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (East Congress Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Detroit, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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